Ice Plant Operator

Roles and Responsibilities:Oversee overall operation of ice plant, spot check critical points and notify Facility Maintenance of any needed repairsRemoving of loose ice and frozen bags from ice storage binsTraining Requirements:Ice Plant operator will receive On the Job Training from a Senior operatorRecurrent training throughout the year for Catering Operations policiesTools Needed:Rake/hook to level out ice bags in storage binsStep ladder to inspect ice conveyor beltHose, mop and bucket for melting fallen ice from augerProcedures:Shift start-upCheck previous operator shift report for any issuesCheck computer display to verify how many ice compressors are runningCheck ice surge bin to ensure there is ice in the hopper and that it is not frozenCheck that the rake and carpet in the ice surge bin are operating smoothlyInspect the bagged ice storage bins. Look for how many bins are full and rake down any bags that are piled up under the drop zonesEnsure Transportation agents are taking the older bags prior to dropping new onesTurn on the surge bin control panelStart the ice bagging machine (2 machines, only run 1 at a time).Run 3 bags through the ice bagger machine, then check that the stapler is sealing the bags properlyCheck the runner pads on the ice bagger machine, apply oil if neededShift DutiesMelt and clean up any dropped ice under the auger from the compressors to the surge binPeriodic check of ice bag storage bins to check levels and ice usage. Should also clear out any ice bags piled up against the photo eyes inside of the bagged ice storage binsPeriodic check of the ice conveyor belt in Cooler 12 to clear any jammed ice bagsCleaning out of the ice bag storage bins of loose ice and/or ice bags frozen to the walls and floor (this is completed on a schedule compliant with Food Safety guidelines and in cooperation with the Facility custodial partner)End of ShiftCheck the window of the surge bin to ensure ice has been bagged and bin is emptyTurn off surge bin control panelTurn off the ice bagger machine, ensure bagger drop cone is empty prior to turning the bagger machine offFill out Ice Plant shift report (includes information such as how many bags of ice were produced, any mechanical issues experienced during the shift, were the mechanical issues resolved, etc).Compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)/General manufacturing practices (GMP) guidelines for personal hygiene, and observe security precautions as mandated by unit management.Satisfactory and punctual attendance is expected.All other duties as assigned.

Created: 2026-04-02